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What People are Saying:

I had the honor of being hired by a bank sponsor of this life-changing program. Before I hit my six-month mark, I was awarded ‘Teller of the Month,’ and before my first anniversary, I was promoted to Lead Teller. I've regularly been among the top three in my district for sales and I see endless opportunities for my career. But most important, my children and I are finally safe, free and happy.Ruby Bates, Seattle BankWork$ graduate from 2012 working at Key Bank

We developed BankWork$ to open a door for young people from low income and minority communities to help them find and succeed in well-paying jobs that can lead to a lasting career. Every successful person has been helped by someone who opened a door for him or her at some point in their career. We wanted to do that for people who would not otherwise have found their way into banking. And at the same time we are providing our partner banks with well-trained and highly qualified candidates who happen to be from underserved communities.Les Biller, Founder, BankWork$ and Former COO, Wells Fargo
Founding Trustee, The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation

Having a workforce that reflects the communities we serve is important for Wells Fargo and for the financial services industry as a whole. Our goal is to have Wells Fargo team members that exceed our customers’ expectations. That translates into highly trained team members that reflects the community where they live and work and deliver an excellent customer experience, resulting in helping their customers succeed financially. Our investment in BankWork$ is an investment that helps realize that goal.John Sotoodeh, EVP, Regional Banking Executive –Southwest Region, Wells Fargo

Bank of America looks for a variety of ways to build a pipeline of diverse talent. BankWork$ has developed an innovative way to introduce a career in banking to people from inner city communities and we are proud to be a part of extending the program across the country. Michael Sherman, Head of Global Staffing at Bank of America

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BankWork$ trains young adults from low income and minority communities for lasting careers in the financial services industry. BankWork$ classes are free for participants. The classes run for eight weeks and provide training in the skills needed for jobs as tellers, customer service representatives and personal bankers.